pancho villa
Definition
Proper noun A Mexican revolutionary leader who was a key figure in the Mexican Revolution (1910-1920). His birth name was Doroteo Arango, but he is widely known by his pseudonym, Pancho Villa. He commanded the División del Norte (Division of the North) and is remembered for his military exploits and advocacy for agrarian reform.
Usage
- Pancho Villa is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to the historical figure. It is typically used in historical, biographical, or academic contexts.
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Advanced Usage
- The name can be used metonymically to represent the ideals of the Mexican Revolution, particularly those related to land redistribution and resistance to centralized authority.
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Variants and Related Words
- Doroteo Arango: His original birth name.
- Francisco Villa: A fuller version of his adopted name.
- Villismo: The political and social movement associated with his followers and ideals.
Synonyms
- Revolutionary leader
- Guerrilla commander
- Folk hero (in specific cultural contexts)
Related Phrases and Idioms
- To ride like Pancho Villa: An informal phrase, sometimes used in certain regions to describe fast or daring horseback riding, alluding to his cavalry.
- Villa's raid on Columbus: A specific historical reference to his 1916 attack on Columbus, New Mexico, which prompted a U.S. military expedition.
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Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
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